Journalism, B.A.

University-wide Requirements (Varies)

Journalism Core Curriculum (13 Credit Hours)

• JOUR 2103 - Writing and Editing Tutorial and Laboratory
• JOUR 2302 - Ethics of Convergent Media
• JOUR 2304 - Basic Video and Audio Production
• JOUR 2312 - News Reporting
• JOUR 4316 - Communication Law

Advanced Writing Requirement (3 Credit Hours)

One from the following:

• JOUR 2313 - Advanced News Reporting
• JOUR 3362 - Magazine Writing
• JOUR 3370 - Fashion Journalism
• JOUR 3382 - Feature Writing

Skills Requirement (3 Credit Hours)

One from the following:

• JOUR 2313 - Advanced News Reporting
• JOUR 3357 - Photojournalism
• JOUR 3358 - New Media News
• JOUR 3360 - Computer-Assisted Reporting
• JOUR 3362 - Magazine Writing
• JOUR 3365 - Investigative Reporting
• JOUR 3370 - Fashion Journalism
• JOUR 3382 - Feature Writing
• JOUR 3385 - Broadcast I
• JOUR 4310 - Editorial and Opinion Writing
• JOUR 4384 - Broadcast II
• JOUR 4385 - Graphics and Design
• JOUR 4388 - Print Design and Editorial Decision-Making
• JOUR 4390 - Advanced Web Mastery
• JOUR 5306 - Topics in Journalism Practice

Topical Studies Requirement (3 Credit Hours)

One from the following:

• JOUR 3325 - Technology Reporting
• JOUR 3326 - Media and the Art of Fashion Design
• JOUR 3327 - Media and the Business of Fashion
• JOUR 4300 - Broadcast News Seminar
• JOUR 4306 - Business and Journalism
• JOUR 4307 - Business News Seminar
• JOUR 4344 - Sports Journalism
• JOUR 4345 - Media and Politics
• JOUR 4387 - Arts Beat
• JOUR 4392 - Journalism and Religion
• JOUR 4395 - Public Affairs Reporting
• JOUR 4396 - International Reporting
• JOUR 5301 - Topics in Journalism
• JOUR 5302 - Topics in Journalism
• JOUR 5303 - Topics in Journalism
• JOUR 5304 - Topics in Journalism

Critical Studies Requirement (3 Credit Hours)

One from the following:

• JOUR 3345 - Mass Media in Great Britain: Politics, Pin-Ups, and Propaganda
• JOUR 3390 - Literary Journalism
• JOUR 3396 - History of Journalism
• JOUR 4331 - Current Issues in the News
• JOUR 4350 - Human Rights and the Journalist
• JOUR 4360 - Women and Minorities in the Media
• JOUR 4370 - Law and Ethics in a High-Tech World
• JOUR 4380 - Objectivity and Bias
• JOUR 4393 - Civil Rights in the Media
• JOUR 4394 - Media Effects
• JOUR 4397 - Journalism in Latin America
• JOUR 5305 - Topics in Critical Studies

Journalism Electives (9 Credit Hours)

Selected from JOUR courses.

Capstone (3 Credit Hours)

• JOUR 4398 - Digital Journalism

Minor or Second Major and Free Electives

Hours vary as needed to meet University residency and degree requirements.

Total: 122 Credit Hours